Legislation

As part of the EMS process, the business or farm, needs to identify their legal obligations. Being aware of relevant legislation is a crucial step in developing the Environmental Review part of an EMS. Various Acts relative to farm environmental management have been summarised in six booklets in an
easy to understand format.

The on-farm environmental requirements outlined in this series of booklets are essential for landholders if they are to be effective stewards of the land. For the landholder this means meeting their land management obligations and taking steps to prevent harm arising from farming activities. While legislation
outlines the goals of land management and imposes certain specific requirements, how this is done is largely up to the discretion of the landholder.

The Acts that have been summarised in the above documents and are most relevant to EMS are listed below:

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